How deep does the Divergent Lucine live?

The Divergent Lucine (Ctena bella) is typically found at 10–50 m.

How big does the Divergent Lucine get?

The Divergent Lucine grows to about 3.5 cm.

Divergent Lucine

Ctena bella

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–50 m
Max size: 3.5 cm

A small white clam of reef sand, it burrows into shelly seabeds from just below the tideline down to around 30 metres. It feeds on detritus and, like other lucines, houses sulphur feeding bacteria in its gills that help nourish it in oxygen poor sediment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Lucinidae › Ctena

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 464122.

FAQ

How deep does the Divergent Lucine live?: The Divergent Lucine (Ctena bella) is typically found at 10–50 m.
How big does the Divergent Lucine get?: The Divergent Lucine grows to about 3.5 cm.